"My Wife Died Suddenly": Jonathan Pitts Reveals the Hard Truth About Single Fatherhood

Pastor Jonathan Pitts shares the heart-wrenching story of losing his wife Wynter suddenly and explains how to lead a family through the darkness of grief without losing faith.In this episode: We sit down with Jonathan Pitts, Lead Pastor at Church of the City and President of For Girls Like You, for a raw conversation about life, death, and discipleship. Jonathan opens up about his time serving under Dr. Tony Evans, the tragic day his wife Wynter passed away, and the challenge of raising four daughters as a widower. He discusses the theology of suffering, why parents shouldn't shield their kids from the reality of death, and the beauty of finding love again. Jonathan also breaks down the difference between raising girls versus boys and the legacy of the For Girls Like You ministry.About Jonathan Pitts: Role: Executive Pastor at Church of the City (Franklin, TN) Background: Former Executive Director at The Urban Alternative (Tony Evans Ministry) Known for: For Girls Like You ministry, parenting expertise, and teaching on grief and hope.🔗 Connect with Jonathan Pitts: Website: https://forgirlslikeyou.com⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Jonathan Pitts? 01:19 - Jonathan’s Testimony: Growing Up in a Christian Home vs. Personal Faith 03:34 - The Importance of a Godly Foundation for Children 06:39 - How to Authentically Model Faith to Your Kids (No Hypocrisy) 09:09 - The Call to Sacrifice: Why Men Must Lay Down Their Lives 14:19 - The "Godly Priority List": God, Spouse, Kids, Community 19:19 - Working with Dr. Tony Evans: Lessons on Humility and Leadership 24:49 - Why Men Need Accountability and "Available" Friends 28:19 - The Tragic Day Wynter Pitts Passed Away (A Powerful Testimony) 32:49 - Leading a Family Through Grief: The "Angel of the Lord" 36:19 - The Theology of Suffering: Why God Allows Pain 42:19 - How to Grieve with Hope (The Discipline of Celebration) 45:49 - Answering the Hard Question: "Why Did God Do This?" 51:19 - Parenting Advice: Don't Force Your Grief Experience on Your Kids 54:34 - For Girls Like You: Continuing Wynter’s Legacy 56:49 - Raising Girls vs. Raising Boys: The Differences 58:49 - Jonathan’s Legacy: A Faithful Servant📚 Resources Mentioned: For Girls Like You Ministry: https://forgirlslikeyou.com/Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkA The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #JonathanPitts #PathOfTheCross #GriefAndLoss #ChristianParenting #TonyEvans #ForGirlsLikeYou #FaithThroughTragedy #BiblicalManhood #ChurchOfTheCity #Testimony #HopeInSuffering #WidowerSupport #FamilyDiscipleship

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